Str8Shot

I do not think for the $$$$ you can beat FroggToggs.... In any unit, in a compression sack , attach or put in your pack and use when needed. Great for the storms when fishing too http://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/CamoProAction.shtm

Will Never happen ... PETA is so azz backwards on their thinking

Nice Bull OP !!! But I was thinking 290" before the break.... Just not seeing over 300 from these pics... I know they say the camera adds 20 lbs did not think it added 50 inches ... not much to reference off of in the pic , but man I am trying to see 340 .... just cant ... Field Pics ?

I am guessing it would have been better if the thread was started more like this .... Looking For a New Hunting Buddy!!! Someone who can kick back some Beers around a campfire Someone who likes Archery hunting Elk in 3c, and unit 5 N&S Someone who is cool riding around in my Ranger Someone to Be my #2 on next years App Someone who has at least 12 bonus points

Nice !!!! Should be rubbing in the next couple weeks , I would think

As already said , depends on the unit. I say transitions imo... and if you are lucky to see any running with cows the night before find the closest water and the thick stuff between , in case you do not catch them in the open before 8 am, there will be a good shot they are hanging in the trees through the mid day.

Depends on what you consider the The RUT ..., I grew up learning and looking at it in phases and the bulk of sparing and herding of cows taking place pre-rut and the actual Rut or What most consider PEAK is the first estrus cycle.... I think that is starting to happen now in some units and will in most by this next full moon IMO.... I can tell you on several occasions night fishing big lake mid Sept. watching bachelor groups of bulls fighting up a storm until it was clear who the Alpha was. The equinox was on the 23rd, the Full Super moon Eclipse is in 5 days ... I have a feeling some of the early rifle guys will be happy by the time their hunts are finished. To be honest after the last 10 years of friends who shoot archery and forum guys complaining that the rut is not going during their hunts, I am surprised so many got upset about the possible pushing archery back and putting a rifle or muzzy hunt prior... this time a year a lot can change in a week or two.

Sweet .. He has a gnarly left side ... I like those freakish bulls

The OP is sharing his 2014 limited opportunity Peaks hunt in 7 east ... Most those hunts takes place in Oct. and by what he said I am assuming that he was on one of the ANY Elk hunts... It does help to read versus just looking at the pictures. Nicely Done OP on a limited Opportunity Hunt !

As others have said, those Nomads will travel for the cows, the archery hunters did not bust them up, It is Sept. They are breaking from Bachelor herds and rounding up cows ... From what I have seen and heard from others in many units is that the Rut is not in full swing yet... Find the cows and the Bulls will not be far from them, you should be able to find them on your rifle Hunt.

Nice Buck and much Respect for your faith even if not my cup of tea.... I will say, that after reading your story, I was definitely looking at the name Tunachaser, wrong and in a whole other way my BAD

Yes it is.... but he is asking for info leading up to his 22 south muzzy hunt that he is helping a friend with.

Big Browns , Just remember the 260 is the divider ... Some here seem to think areas in 22s are North most likely because the Flat line maps show a GOOD chunk of 22s Elk habitat on the North map. I know more than a few hunters personally that made the same mistake over the past couple years( a couple this year ) ... though most were hunting the 22N hunt and were scouting good country in the south only to be bummed out when shown their error...

What I would recommend 350cc - 500cc 4x4 (switchable preferred) Fuel injected ( less hassle when in the high elevations and cold mornings) Good Tires ...

Great Bull... Nothing like having family share in the experience , Congrats on your success !

CnS you have issues , you off the meds ? maybe you need to pull your head out of your arse to see I stated that it was an amazing Bull ...

Awesome Bull .. Where are the pics of him strapped up top of a Jeep XJ

He was eating his vitamins ! Amazing Bull !

I would not say that where you are seeing them is unusual, they are not feeling pressure yet. Bucks will tend to be in bachelor groups through November , but often get broken up during the early hunts ... sometimes they regroup sometimes they split into smaller groups and pairs.... Once rifle season begins and they feel the pressure you may find them more in the draws and canyons during the day as you expected. Do not overthink it too much, if you know there are bucks there now just plan on different ways you will approach the area once your hunt starts. If it gets really windy , look in the draws for certain and often they will bed 1/2 - 3/4 up on the hillsides breaking the wind and offering best shade.

Push the timber through the day from meadows to water sources.... This time of year ... the big boys are hanging in the thick close to meadows and flats that those cows prefer, big glass is not going to help as much as boot leather through the trees IMO... if you know where water is and are seeing cows , look in the trees in between... even if you are seeing some smaller bulls with the cows often a big guy is staying out of sight not far away.

Headlamp pointed down so it throws on the ground in front of me, hand held led lamp when needing a little more throw to see what I may be heading into... I am not so worried about the light as I am the sounds so try to move as slow and quiet as possible. I have been on deer and elk in the dark at 20 -30 feet throwing a light on them while they fed with no regard to the light... add sound and movement and they head out quick. Burritos are great up and until they cause extra unwanted sounds

Yes cutting of live trees in this manner is illegal .... but all too common these days where people ignore so many laws.

Haha, So you will destroy others property because you are the mainman hunter supreme??? Get off your high horse, already. Shooting someone's camera is as irresponsible as your vote for Obama! This is funny as heck right here.... The whiners who can only use cams and cry about them are the ones with the liberal stand in this dog and pony show! And you are calling the guy liberal by implying they are an Obama supporter.... THERE IS NOTHING CONSERVATIVE ABOUT USING GAME CAMS FOR HUNTING !

I heard that some outfitters and guides would be promoting some GROUPON discounts for Cow Hunts

How many tax $$$$$$ are spent taking care of the broods of neglected children with dead beat dads that like to play with their pistol but not take responsibility for the bullets they are shoot down field? The kids with addicted single moms that put the children last in everything they do? You can hide behind religion and sit in judgement of as woman that makes the choice of abortion, but that only makes you a hypocrite. It is a personal issue that is between those involved and their God and only that God should sit in judgement. The idea of profiting from the sales of aborted fetuses is grotesque and goes against the rules that allow them such funding... If the evidence is true, funding should be pulled and heads should be rolling. IMO tax dollars should not be paid for many things , like the 7 kids by 5 different women who get no child support by a guy I know who seems to have plenty of money to Hunt... unfortunately this is not the case. The problems in this country and world are much bigger than planned parenthood and pro choice, but I guess distractions like this are needed to divert attention from the other realities taking place under our noses.